Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.04 an hour ($27,130 a year). About 41,860 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.38 | $21,590 |
| 25% of workers | $10.96 | $22,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.04 | $27,130 |
| 75% of workers | $14.27 | $29,680 |
| 90% of workers | $16.55 | $34,420 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $28,690 | 15,540 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $27,990 | 5,500 |
| Bowling Green | $27,650 | 2,540 |
| Paducah | $27,640 | 1,160 |
| Elizabethtown | $27,260 | 1,330 |
| Owensboro | $26,750 | 1,080 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,660 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,500 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,640 |
| Bartenders | $28,780 |
| Dishwashers | $29,060 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,330 |
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